Public Health inspectors closed down Mom's Bop Burger and Shogun in Tumon after finding signs of rodents Thursday.

The restaurants were shut down after inspectors noted presence of rodents and suspended their sanitary permits, said M. Thomas Nadeau, chief environmental public health officer at Department of Public Health and Social Services.

A "C" grade doesn't warrant a closure of a facility, but signs of pests like rodents is consider an imminent health hazard.

Complaint of rat running across floor

Shogun received 30 demerits and Mom's Bop Burger received 24 demerits in the inspection Thursday.

The two restaurants share the same kitchen, so both inspection reports list the same violations.

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According to the inspection report for Shogun, a complaint about a rat running across the floor in the restaurant led to the inspection. Prior to Thursday's inspection, Shogun had an "A" rating, Nadeau said.

The report states that there was evidence found to support the complaint.

Several fresh and dry rodent droppings were found inside the grease catchment drawers under some grills in the dining area, the report states.

Active rodent infestation suspected

Several dead cockroaches were seen on a glue board behind the front reception area and on the floor in the dry storage room.

Inspectors found 16 outer openings and gaps or voids around the doors, pipes, ceilings and floors, the report states.

Inspectors reviewed pest control reports that showed eight rodents were caught or seen in the past couple of months. Based on the inspection Thursday, they concluded it appeared there was an active rodent infestation — an imminent health hazard, the report states.

Other violations included raw chicken being prepared in the hand washing sink, not properly cleaning food contact surfaces, some sacks of rice stored directly on the floor in the dry storage and an employee wearing a bracelet and watch while preparing food, the report states.

Same company owns Mom's Bop Burger

The other restaurant inspected, Mom's Bop Burger, is right next to Shogun and owned by the same company, the report states.

Inspectors found 12 outer openings and gaps or voids around doors, pipes, ceilings and floors throughout the facility, the report states.

Based on the facility's close proximity to Shogun and the fact they share the same kitchen, it appears the facility is affected by the rodent infestation and thus deemed to have imminent health hazards, the report states.

Other violations at the restaurant include cold food not meeting internal temperatures; some of the cold storage areas having dark stains and food debris; and water accumulating under the stairs providing a water source for pests, the report states.

Pest control required

The establishments will need to address their rodent infestation before they can get their suspensions lifted, the report states.

A pest control company will need to provide written documentation showing the service it provided to the restaurants, and the restaurants will have to provide written documentation stating no pest activity was observed for three consecutive days. The restaurants must also provide a written cleaning schedule and clean and sanitize all surfaces prior to operations, the report states.

The restaurant also needs to seal all openings to the facility with rodent-proof materials, such as metal, to prevent access, the report states.

A sign outside Shogun Friday morning said it was closed for maintenance.

Employees for the restaurants Friday morning said they could not comment on the shutdown, and that the owners were not at the restaurant at the time.